Dattitude with Jim Derry

The search for the next coach of the New Orleans Saints has stepped up to the next level, and common sense says it is likely Mike McCarthy – or if reports of brass flying to Philly are true – Eagles offensive coordinator Kellen Moore. And we use nothing but common sense on this show. Host Jim Derry gets into it early and asks viewers and listeners their thoughts on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 337) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ Of course, we jump into the hubbub from Sunday’s AFC championship game and the conspiracy theorists are having a meltdown today. Jim says it’s not because they love Swifties or Mahomes or because they hate the Bills or anything else. Fact is: The Chiefs are just that damn good. He brings in Gabe Henderson to talk about the conference title games, and they take an early look at Super Bowl LIX, which will kick off in New Orleans on Feb. 9.

We have spent a couple weeks pondering who could be the next head coach of the New Orleans Saints. Did we gloss over Kellen Moore a bit too quickly? Now that it looks like the Dallas Cowboys might be settling on Brian Schottenheimer, Moore suddenly has become one of the favorites to land the job with Mike McCarthy and Joe Brady. What do we think? Jim Derry brings in The Athletic's Larry Holder to see where his head is, and to get his picks for Sunday's NFL conference championship games on Friday's Dattitude (Ep. 336) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, Jim, Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick keep on keeping on with their pick' em contest, as they have game picks and prop bets for both NFL conference championship games this weekend.

Now that Aaron Glenn is heading to the Big Apple to become coach of the New York Jets, that seems to make for a much easier decision for New Orleans Saints general manager Mickey Loomis: It has to be either Mike McCarthy or Joe Brady, right? Host Jim Derry asks this of New Orleans radio / TV host Eric Asher on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 335) presented by Evangeline Securities. What happens going forward, and have the Saints hit rock bottom? Can they be competitive again as soon as next year? (NOTE: We learned about Glenn during the show and discussed it.) Jim also brings in Gabe Henderson to go back through the NFL divisional round results and Patrick Mahomes controversy, as well as a quick look ahead to the conference championship games Sunday. Also, Jim shares some of the “snow moments” he had with his family at home Tuesday.

For the majority of the past couple weeks, Detroit Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn has been the favorite to land the Saints head coaching vacancy. However, as of late Thursday, former Dallas Cowboys coach Mike McCarthy has taken that spot. What do we think of this move, and who do we think will end up with the gig? Jim Derry asks WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton what he thinks on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 334) presented by Evangeline Securities. What about Joe Brady and Kellen Moore – do either one of those young candidates stand a chance, and would that change how much Mickey Loomis is involved in personnel decisions going forward? Jim also brings in the pick ’em crew as Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick share their best bets of the weekend for the NFL’s divisional round and the CFP championship game on Monday.

When you want answers to questions about the New Orleans Saints, there’s one guy we turn to at The Times-Picayune, and that’s columnist Jeff Duncan. And man, do we have some questions. Host Jim Derry asks Jeff on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 333) presented by Evangeline Securities about the big season-ending press conference by Mickey Loomis, and whether he has confidence better decisions will be made going forward. That includes the biggest decision of them all: Aaron Glenn or Mike McCarthy as head coach, and do either even want the job? What about Joe Brady or Kellen Moore? Also, we hear some of the highlights from Loomis’ presser and get Jeff’s reaction and ask him for his predictions on the immediate future of the franchise. Lastly, Jim and Gabe Henderson disagree on whether New Orleans should be a prime landing spot for prospective coaches.

We are more than a week past the end of a dreadful 2024 Saints season, and all the focus now has shifted to whom will lead the team next season and beyond. Coming into Monday morning, there were two clear favorites in Lions defensive coordinator Aaron Glenn and Bills OC Joe Brady, but that was before it was announced Mike McCarthy and the Cowboys were parting ways. Does that change the thought process? Would McCarthy even want to work for his former employer? Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts and asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 332) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ He also talks about other potential options and why i’'s almost certainly one of these three men if they want it. Also, Jim brings on Gabe Henderson to talk about the NFL wild-card round results, preview the Vikings-Rams game and look ahead to the divisional round just a few weeks before Super Bowl LIX kicks off in New Orleans.

With six wild-card playoff games on tap, the NFL is set to begin the playoffs with its three MVP candidates taking center stage in Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley. Who will advance to the Divisional Round, and where will the upsets come from? Jim Derry asks The Athletic's Larry Holder on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 331) presented by Evangeline Securities, as they also will talk about the Saints coaching search. They will dive into the latest odds on who it might be, as a new name has entered the top 3 along with favorites Aaron Glenn and Joe Brady. Jim also will have a few words about Thursday's CFP semifinals game and give his pick for Friday's Ohio State-Texas game. And Gabe Henderson has a gripe to get off his chest about comparisons of Notre Dame coach Marcus Freeman to LSU coach Brian Kelly.

For many football fans, Thursday through Monday is the best time of year with eight playoff games college and pro, including the CFP semifinals and NFL wild-card games. But who is going to win them, and will there be any upsets? Host Jim Derry is here with his Betting Crew – Uncle Big Nick and Gabe Henderson – to make all their best bets on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 330) presented by Evangeline Securities. Can MVP candidates Lamar Jackson, Josh Allen and Saquon Barkley keep their seasons going? Will the injured Jordan Love play for Packers? Notre Dame or Penn State? Texas or Ohio State? Also, Jim spends the first part of the show going through the Saints’ coaching search and goes through an interesting schedule with great guests we’ll have here on the podcast the next week-plus.

Ten months ago, WWL Radio analyst Mike Detillier came on our show and saind the New Orleans Saints are in “football purgatory,” and that major changes needed to be made before they could get out. Nothing’s changed, and things are even worse today than they were in March 2024. So host Jim Derry asks Mike on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 329) presented by Evangeline Securities how to get out of this hell it seems they are stuck in. Can it be fixed by hiring a new coach? Will Mickey Loomis be the one making that decision? Who are the leading candidates, and does Aaron Glenn or Joe Brady have an advantage because they already have coached here? What about Kellen Moore or even Matt Nagy? (Hey, we didn’t make up these names.) And will the next coach want to keep Derek Carr? Is there any other possibility at QB?

The disaster of a 2024 football season is finally over for the New Orleans Saints, and now the real work begins. Who will take over for Dennis Allen / Darren Rizzi? Who will want the job? Who are the names we’re going to hear mentioned? Host Jim Derry has his thoughts on the State of the Saints in his final postgame “Derry’s Dime” of the season, and he asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 328) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ Jim presents his case why Spencer Rattler can’t even serve as a backup quarterback, and anything other than offensive line early in the 2025 NFL Draft would be a big mistake. We also take a look at the 2025 opponents and why the Saints could have an “easy schedule” for a third consecutive season. (What does that even mean?) And there is at least a little optimism as Jim gives fans at least one reason an incoming coach be successful right away. (There is a precedent.)

We are now T-minus 2 days until the future of the New Orleans Saints can begin to be shaped which will be almost immediately after the 2024 season finale against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Who will the new coach be? Who will be making that decision? Which players will be sent packing? So many questions, and it’s time to start trying to figure out answers. Host Jim Derry does that with NFL beat writer for The Athletic, Larry Holder, on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 327) presented by Evangeline Securities. Oh, and does the game at the Bucs mean anything at all this Sunday? Gabe Henderson also joins the show for final thoughts on this past week of college football quarterfinals, and a look ahead to the semifinals next week, as Texas will face Ohio State and Penn State plays Notre Dame. Lastly, Jim looks back on the tragedy in his hometown and how it affected the Sugar Bowl.

We’re not breaking news when we tell you the New Orleans Saints are a shell of what they were – even just from the beginning of the season. Spencer Rattler is never going to be the answer at quarterback, and this coaching staff should begin the process of packing their bags. But what next? One thing for sure is the 25-10 loss to the lowly Las Vegas Raiders in the home finale should stand as a symbol for where this team is right now. How do you fix it? Can this current administration do it, or do we need new blood there, too? Host Jim Derry tries to answer as best he can, and – (deep breath) – he asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 326) presented by Evangeline Securities on ‘Mano E Monday.’ He also shares his thoughts in ‘Derry’s Dime’ and gets picks for the CFB playoffs and LSU vs. Baylor in the Texas Bowl from Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick.

If the Who Dats were looking for a Christmas present from their favorite professional sports team, they should enter Monday Night Football with a realistic attitude. As in, “Can Spencer Rattler play with something to prove 2 weeks in a row?” “Can the reserves getting a chance to shine punch their ticket for the future?” And then the most important one at least in the near term: “Can the Saints keep it close on the frozen tundra of Lambeau Field?” We’ll find out – at least somewhat – at Green Bay, and we’ll preview the game, as host Jim Derry asks viewers and listeners what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 325) presented by Evangeline Securities on a holiday edition of ‘Mano E Monday.’ Also, we are joined by The Athletic’s Larry Holder for Saints / NFL talk and predictions for Monday’s game. Gabe Henderson joins the show for a look at this past weekend of college football playoffs and the upcoming Elite Eight in the bowl games.

There’s no question Spencer Rattler grabbed his opportunity this past Sunday vs. the Commanders and ran with it. However, repeating that performance at Lambeau Field in Green Bay this coming Monday night would be something very different. Can he pull it off? That is the lead topic on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 324) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry also talks about the Black and Gold being the biggest underdog they have been in 30 years. Can they shock the NFL world? Lastly, Gabe Henderson is here to talk about LSU in the Texas Bowl, Tulane in the Gasparilla Bowl and the transfer portal. He, Jim and Uncle Big Nick make their top picks for the first weekend of College Football Playoffs, and Jim shares his thoughts on quarterback TJ Finley heading to Tulane to play for his fifth college.

There’s no question that New Orleans Saints football is more fun than it was 6 weeks ago or so. But does that mean Darren Rizzi should be considered when the team begins the process next month of figuring out who will lead them on a permanent basis? For examples on why or why not, we point to one big decision he made in Sunday’s loss to the Washington Commanders – and not simply going for two, but WHEN he made the decision. Also, no matter what one thinks of RIzzi, there’s no denying Spencer Rattler shined when given a chance to resurrect the Saints in the second half. Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 323) presented by Evangeline Securities in another spirited ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. We also talk about what we might expect in next Monday’s game at potentially frozen Lambeau Field in Green Bay.

Most pundits aren’t giving the Saints much of a chance to upset the Washington Commanders on Sunday as they sit more than a touchdown underdog at home. Most of that is because quarterback Derek Carr is out. Here we are on Friday, and we still don’t know whether it will be Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler who will be the replacement. But does it matter? That’s just one topic for you on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 322) presented by Evangeline Securities, as Jim Derry has a plethora of things to talk about. Gabe Henderson is here as always, and he’ll weigh in on not who will win the Heisman Trophy, but whether it SHOULD be Colorado’s Travis Hunter or Boise State’s Ashton Jeanty. Uncle Big Nick rubs it in a bit that he was better than Jim last week, and each will have their best bets for Week 15 in the NFL (and one college pick to go with it).

In August, a game in December at home against the Washington Commanders and rookie quarterback Jayden Daniels was marked as a sure victory for the New Orleans Saints. My, how 4 months can change things, as the home team currently stands as a 7½-point underdog. That is the lead topic on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 321) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry asks if the Commanders are a model franchise to look to when thinking about the future – or maybe just take pieces from multiple teams. Also, Jim talks to former Saints safety Roman Harper and asks how the team can back to respectability. Lastly, Franklinton football coach Nick Saltaformaggio again joins the show to discuss his team playing in an LHSAA state title game on Friday, and Gabe Henderson talks about the potential of legendary coach Bill Belichick going to the college ranks at North Carolina.

The good news for the New Orleans Saints from Sunday’s game in the Meadowlands is they won. Yay. The bad news is in one of the NFL’s worst football games of the season, quarterback Derek Carr suffered a likely season-ending injury one week after Taysom Hill did the same. Who will it be going forward: Jake Haener or Spencer Rattler? Does it even matter? What about interim coach Darren Rizzi? Does his less than awe-inspiring performance eliminate him from contention? If not, will the next 4 weeks do that? Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 320) presented by Evangeline Securities in another spirited ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. Also, we talk about Tulane coach Jon Sumrall announcing he’s staying in New Orleans, although his quarterback Darian Mensah says he’s entering the transfer portal. The Wave will play Florida in the Gasparilla Bowl, while LSU will face off against Baylor in the Texas Bowl on New Year’s Eve. Lastly, Jim and Gabe Henderson offer thoughts on the CFP brackets and whether the committee got it right.

Of course, the 4-8 New Orleans Saints will face the 2-10 New York Giants this Sunday, but we have more important questions than how these teams matchup against one another. The first one is, while we are pretty sure there will be big changes for the Saints in the offseason, do we really know who will be making them? Will it be Mickey Loomis? Does Gayle Benson have other ideas? Jim Derry asks The Athletic’s Larry Holder for his thoughts, as they get into a deep discussion about what could happen when the middle of January rolls around and the season is over, and they do it on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 319) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also has plenty to say on how Lions coach Dan Campbell could have turned a sure victory into a loss Thursday night at Ford Field against NFC North-rival Green Bay. Also, that style of football might be fun for the casual fan because it’s different and it reminds them of playing Madden Football, but it’s just plain stupid (and psycho).

It's conference championship weekend in college football, so which ones will be the most interesting? Also, can Tulane get past their hiccup last week and win on the road at Army in the American Athletic Conference? What about Texas-Georgia in the SEC? SMU-Clemson in the ACC? Penn State-Oregon in the Big Ten? We look at them all on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 318) presented by Evangeline Securities, as Jim Derry brings in Uncle Big Nick and Gabe Henderson to share their thoughts, as well as get their best bets of Friday / Saturday and for Week 14 in the NFL. Also, Jim touches on the Saints and whether Darren Rizzi has a real chance to win the head coaching job on a permanent basis, and how the team matches up against the Giants this Sunday in the Meadowlands.

We made up a new word on Wednesday, and it seems pretty simple. So we ask our viewers and listeners where the New Orleans Saints rank in the NFL’s “lowerarchy?” There are plenty of teams in worse shape than us, right? That is the lead topic on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 317) presented by Evangeline Securities, as host Jim Derry begins to look ahead to the Saints facing one of those “lower” teams in the New York Giants. Derek Carr or Drew Lock? Alvin Kamara or Tyrone Tracy? Brian Daboll or whoever the next coach of the Saints will be? You get the picture. Also, Jim is talking about Friday’s LHSAA football semifinals, as this weekend’s winners are headed to the Caesars Superdome for the state championship games next week. One of the 16 coaches joins us, as Franklinton’s Nick Saltaformaggio is here to discuss his Demons, as well as what it’s like to be in the semis with a third different school in 11 years. Jim and Salt also look at the other games in the semis that involve local schools.

It was pretty clear that ‘Rizzmas’ ended Sunday in the Caesars Superdome. It wasn’t just because the New Orleans Saints lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 21-14, but the fact that Mr. Everything, AKA Taysom Hill, was lost for the season (and potentially beyond) with a gruesome knee injury that involved him being removed from the field on a cart. Indeed, there were plenty of missteps for interim coach Darren Rizzi and the Saints, as they could not take advantage of holding the ball for 13:58 of the first 15 minutes and forcing a shutout of the Rams in the first half for the first time in the Sean McVay era. Instead, it was the visitors who were nearly unstoppable in the second half, and whatever dream of a miracle finish to the season was over. Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 316) presented by Evangeline Securities in another ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. We also talk a bit about LSU’s romp of Oklahoma and the grittiness of quarterback Garrett Nussmeier.

As bad as this season has been, it might be hard for some to believe the New Orleans Saints haven’t lost a football game since Nov. 3. And they can finish off a month-long homestand in style Sunday against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. Will Who Dats still have visions of a Merry Rizzmas in their heads after this one is over? Can the Alvin Kamara, Taysom Hill and the Saints running game blow past a porous Rams run defense? What about Cooper Kupp and Puka Nacua against the Black and Gold’s 30th-ranked pass defense? Jim Derry has asks The Athletic’s Larry Holder what he thinks, as the duo previews Sunday’s game on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 315) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim also reviews Tulane’s loss to Memphis and what that might mean in regards to the Wave’s American Athletic Conference championship game meeting with Army, and we also preview Week 13 in the NFL.

The New Orleans Saints are about to wrap up nearly one full month at home when they host the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday. With a win, it would be the first winning streak of the season, and it would make interim coach Darren Rizzi 3-0. What would that do for the fans’ confidence? Would there be realistic hopes for the remainder of this season? And what about LSU? Has the hate on Coach Brian Kelly been justified or overt the top? Is a potential nine-win season good enough? Host Jim Derry asks the fans themselves on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 314) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he also has a weekly chat with producer Gabe Henderson. Also, Jim talks about Tulane’s success and wonders aloud how long they can hold on to Coach Jon Sumrall, and he looks ahead to the Thursday slate of action in NFL Week 13.

There’s no question the Saints have played like a different team the past couple weeks under interim coach Darren Rizzi. The big question is can they continue the magic after the bye week with games against stiffer competition such as the Los Angeles Rams, Washington Commanders and Green Bay Packers? Is Jim Derry lightening up on his “0.0 percent chance of making the playoffs?” We’ll find out on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 313) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he asks the viewers and listeners what they think, as well. Also, Jim talks about LSU and where they stand with Coach Brian Kelly before coming home to play Vanderbilt on Saturday. We also welcome in Gabe Henderson to hear his top play, as well as Uncle Big Nick and his weekly five best bets. The team also previews Indiana at Ohio State and a few other top games, including Ole Miss vs. Florida in college football and Lions vs. Colts, Ravens vs. Chargers and Packers vs. 49ers in the NFL.

There’s no question that interim coach Darren Rizzi has lit a spark under these current New Orleans Saints. We politely wonder what he lit underneath Taysom Hill, who had well over 200 yards of total offense and three touchdowns in a 35-14 win over the Cleveland Browns on Sunday in the Superdome. Also, Derek Carr and Alvin Kamara were fantastic, and we wonder if this can continue for the remainder of the season. That being said, the defense did give up nearly 400 passing yards to Jameis Winston in his return to New Orleans. Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 312) presented by Evangeline Securities in another ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. Gabe Henderson joins the show to discuss LSU’s problems, and we ask if Coach Brian Kelly is in trouble, and whether we think Tulane could beat the Tigers.

For the first time in nearly 2 months, it has been a fun week for the New Orleans Saints and their fans after beating up on the Atlanta Falcons with interim coach Darren Rizzi. What does the team do for an encore this week, as former Saint Jameis Winston comes to town? Jim Derry has plenty of questions, and he looks for answers from The Athletic’s Larry Holder as the duo previews Sunday’s game on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 311) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also answered questions from the live audience throughout the show. And what about LSU vs. Florida and Tulane heading to play Navy for their toughest game since losing to Oklahoma. We touch on the Pelicans back at home against the Nikola Jokic-less Denver Nuggets, and we make picks for the top games in the NFL for Week 11.

Quick trivia question: How many Saints have caught passes this season? Ten? Twelve? How about 15? Yep, it has been a revolving door for Derek Carr and the backup quarterbacks, and other than Alvin Kamara, it seems as if it’s someone different every week. Host Jim Derry has his thoughts on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 310) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he asks the audience what they think … and – as usual – they have plenty of answers. We also continue our talk on interim coach Darren Rizzi and the potential he is more than a rental and whether the top brass thinks it needs a complete overhaul or minor changes. Jim also welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play and go through the week’s top games both in the NFL and in college football. Lastly, while Uncle Big Nick couldn’t be here with a family situation, he sent in his weekly five best bets. Jim looks to build on his 4-1 week with his top two picks coming from the same game.

There’s no question the New Orleans Saints played like a different team under interim coach Darren Rizzi this past Sunday. But it’s much tougher to continue that momentum – especially this week against a team in the Cleveland Browns with a good defense and a quarterback in Jameis Winston who might be looking to exact some revenge. How will the Saints handle it, and what does the success – or lack there of – with interim coaches have to do with the current situation? Is Rizzi the favorite to land the permanent job? Will the likelihood of center Erik McCoy coming back help the team’s chances of winning? We’ll talk about that, as well as LSU at Florida, Tulane at Navy and the woeful Pelicans with WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 309) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry is also joined by producer Gabe Henderson. And Jim asks listeners what they think of Rizzi and why they think more highly of him than LSU coach Brian Kelly.

One week ago, we were talking about the Saints finally making the big move that needed to be done many months ago with the firing of Coach Dennis Allen. On Sunday, that move paid dividends, as the team played inspired football for the first time in more than a month under interim coach Darren Rizzi. So after the team’s 20-17 victory against the hated Atlanta Falcons, are fans already thinking Rizzi should be considered for the long-term gig? Jim Derry shares his thoughts in his weekly ‘Derry’s Dime’, and he asks viewers and listeners, as well, on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 305) presented by Evangeline Securities in another ‘Mano E Monday’ episode. Also, Gabe Henderson joins the show, and things get spicy when Jim and Gabe disagree on why LSU lost to Alabama. Lastly, Jim plays clips from quarterback Derek Carr and running back Alvin Kamara for proof the team is happy Allen is gone, and he also gives a prediction for Monday Night Football as the Rams host the Dolphins.

For the first time in 28 years, the New Orleans Saints have an in-season coaching change, as Darren Rizzi will go into his first game against the (of all teams) Atlanta Falcons? What is the history of interim coaches and their debuts? Jim Derry answers that question, and he brings in The Athletic’s Larry Holder to ponder whether Rizzi could make a run at the fulltime gig on a permanent basis. We also preview Sunday’s game on Friday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 307) presented by Evangeline Securities, and we answer questions from the live audience throughout the show. It's also a day to take a look at LSU’s chance against Alabama on Saturday, as some ask whether the Tigers now have a coaching advantage with Brian Kelly over Kalen DeBoer. Lastly, what are the top games in the NFL for Week 10, and do we see any upsets coming?

It has been 3 days since the New Orleans Saints fired Coach Dennis Allen and replaced him with interim coach Darren Rizzi. Will this be enough to inspire the players – especially at home this week against the rival Atlanta Falcons? Host Jim Derry has his thoughts on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 306) presented by Evangeline Securities, as he dives into all sorts of questions related to the Saints, including how past teams have done following in-season coaching changes. He also questions whether wide receiver Chris Olave should take a risk and play any time soon following a fourth concussion. Jim also welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play, as well as Uncle Big Nick and his weekly five best bets. The team also previews LSU vs. Alabama and a few other top games, including Ole Miss vs. Georgia and Florida vs. Texas in college football and Texans vs. Lions and Cowboys vs. Eagles in the NFL.

Who Dats got their wish Monday morning: The New Orleans Saints fired Coach Dennis Allen following a seven-game losing streak that ended in embarrassment in Carolina on Sunday. But is this going to be followed by many more (just as key) moves? Jim Derry wastes no time with his ‘Derry’s Dime’ and thoughts of the firing, as well as our weekly ‘Mano E Monday’ asking viewers and listeners their thoughts on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 305) presented by Evangeline Securities. Does it matter Darren Rizzi is taking over? Does Klint Kubiak get a pass through all this? Why are fans still hating on Derek Carr? Oh, and what’s in store for General Manager Mickey Loomis? Plenty of questions to answer and so little time. Also, Gabe Henderson also joins the show as he does each week to share his thoughts on the move and to give an early prediction on LSU-Alabama.

We are well aware of how tough it would be to find positivity from the New Orleans Saints, who will be trying to avoid a seven-game losing streak (which would be the first for the team since 1999). Still, with quarterback Derek Carr’s return, is there any hope remaining at all? Jim Derry asks that and much more of FOX-8’s Garland Gillen on an All Saints Day version of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 304) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also answer questions from fans such as: “Will Dennis Allen be fired if the Saints lose this weekend? What would it take for Mickey Loomis to leave? Should they tank to get a better draft pick? (Eye roll.)” We also talk about Tulane’s victory at Charlotte on Thursday night, LSU’s upcoming game vs. Alabama and the struggles of the New Orleans Pelicans and unrealistic expectations and wants of local fans.

Things are most certainly bad for the New Orleans Saints, but when you are more than a touchdown favorite on the road following a six-game losing streak, that screams “It could be worse!” We talk about where the Saints are and their upcoming divisional game at the Carolina Panthers. Also, we ask the question: If they don’t win this one, is that the end of the line for Coach Dennis Allen? What else could happen to force a move by the team in-season? Also, it was another rough night for the Pelicans, and it is time for our best bets of the week on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 303) presented by Evangeline Securities. Jim Derry welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play, as well as Uncle Big Nick and his weekly five best bets.

It has been 6 straight weeks of misery for the New Orleans Saints, but the immediate future looks bright with the likely return of starting quarterback Derek Carr against a team in much worse shape than they are: NFC South rival Carolina. In the grand scheme of things, though, how much happier will Who Dats be if they improve from 2-6 to 3-6? Could this potentially be the start of a run with games at home the next 2 weeks vs. Atlanta and Jameis Winston’s Cleveland Browns? We’ll talk amongst ourselves on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 302) presented by Evangeline Securities. The Athletic’s Larry Holder joins host Jim Derry, who also holds his weekly segment, “Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson.” Jim also touches on the Pelicans, who have now dropped two games in a row, and Tulane’s Halloween game at Charlotte.

If you have been a Saints fan for longer than a quarter-century, then you remember the miserable days of former coach Mike Ditka and his final season of 1999 when the Black and Gold had guys like the Billy Joes running the offense, as they struggled to score 14 to 17 points per game. It’s starting to feel like that again under Coach Dennis Allen. Has the team given up on him? Can the veterans pull together and make something out of nothing? Will Derek Carr’s return mean anything at this point? As the team hits the midway point of the season, there are way more questions than answers, although we do our best on “Mano E Monday” in asking the fans what they think on the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 301) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, in our “Mondays with Gabe Henderson” segment, it wasn;t much better for LSU on Saturday.

In September 2021, the Dattitude Podcast was launched with the idea we would be different than other shows that covered sports in and around southeast Louisiana. Sure, we focused on the Saints with leans to LSU, the Pelicans and Tulane, among other topics, but we wanted to find a way to give the viewers and listeners a voice. It may have taken a while, and although we started as an audio-only podcast, we have evolved to what the original vision was: And that is to talk to you. On milestone Episode 300 presented by Evangeline Securities, host Jim Derry brings in three regular commenters onto the show as guests. Also, he continues to read comments from other regulars and new members of the Dattitude Family, as we all try to figure out how to fix the New Orleans Saints and predict the outcome of Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

There are so many things to talk about Thursday, but first we ask: What else can go wrong for the New Orleans Pelicans. Despite winning their season opener against the Chicago Bulls, they lose their top free agent in Dejounte Murray likely for “several weeks” with a broken hand. Meanwhile, the Saints seem to be getting healthier (Taysom Hill, Chris Olave, Cesar Ruiz and Pete Werner), but is it too late to care, as they prepare for the Los Angeles Chargers? Also, Garrett Nussmeier and the LSU Tigers are on the road for the second week in a row and are slight underdogs at Texas A&M, where one of the two teams will be the only remaining undefeated team in SEC play after Saturday’s game. It's a jam-packed Thursday Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 299) presented by Evangeline Securities, and Jim Derry has plenty to say. He also welcomes in Bet.NOLA.com’s Gabe Henderson to hear his top play of the week, as well as Uncle Big Nick for his weekly five best bets. (He has been hot!)

We have had time to cool down from the Saints’ second consecutive blowout loss at home, and now the team is preparing for a trip out west to play the Los Angeles Chargers. Do we still have any hope for this team, or are you rooting for it to end as soon as possible? The future of Dennis Allen, the contract extension for Alvin Kamara, the potential return of Derek Carr … Yep, there’s plenty to talk about on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 298) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry will chat about it with The Athletic’s Larry Holder, as well as “Wednesdays with Gabe Henderson.” Also, Jim will tell you how you – the listener – can be a guest on Friday’s special Episode No. 300, and he will give you a brief preview of the New Orleans Pelicans’ season opener Wednesday night at home against the Chicago Bulls.

There are certain games or a group of games in particular seasons what will go down in New Orleans Saints lore as a time in which you knew change was coming. It’s probably safe to say Thursday’s humiliating 33-10 loss to Sean Payton and the Denver Broncos was one of those moments. Coach Dennis Allen looked defeated in his postgame press conference, and the players on the field looked defeated in the first quarter. The injuries are mounting, and who knows when this string of losses will end? What do the fans think? We asked on a special “Mano E Friday” edition of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 297) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry also played clips from Allen’s press conference, as well as comments from Alvin Kamara and a couple of questions Jim had for Payton after the game. Also, Jim shares his thoughts on Spencer Rattler and Jake Haener, and Gabe Henderson joined in on what might be next for the Black and Gold.

In case you have been living under a rock and missed it, Broncos coach Sean Payton returns to the Caesars Superdome on Thursday night to face his old team that he once led to a Lombardi Trophy. So the question is: Are you Who Dats going to boo him or cheer when he is announced? Maybe a more important question is: Will Dennis Allen’s defense show up on a short week after getting blasted by an average Tampa Bay team just 4 days ago? In other words, Jim Derry has plenty of questions for The Athletic’s Larry Holder on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 296) presented by Evangeline Securities. Also, the duo will make their picks for the game, and Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick’s best bets of the week will be revealed, as well as a plethora of comments from our “Dattitude Family” throughout the previously live show.

If it seems like it was just a few weeks ago many Who Dats were talking about how great this Saints defense was and they couldn’t wait to see how dominating they would be with Chase Young at defensive end … well, that’s because it was just a few weeks ago. Here we are now, and the unit is dead last in the NFL in yards allowed per game, and they seemingly couldn’t tackle a turtle on concrete. What has changed, and can it improve before this season is too far gone? How much of this is attributes to Dennis Allen, and what about Mickey Loomis’ comments backing his head coach? There’s plenty to talk about on Wednesday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 295) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also spend time with Gabe Henderson and chat about LSU’s annual game against Arkansas for “The Boot,” and ask if the Tigers can hold on to the momentum they have following last week’s win over Ole Miss.

Remember when the New Orleans Saints were 2-0 and everything was right with the world? Yeah, me too. Fun times. That seems like years ago. Four weeks later, we’re here following a second consecutive embarrassing loss, and many fans are saying Coach Dennis Allen may have lost this team. We hear from many of those Who Dats after the Saints 51-27 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on our weekly “Mano E Monday,” of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 294) presented by Evangeline Securities. Host Jim Derry shares his thoughts and responds to the fans’ reactions on Allen, the NFL debut of quarterback Spencer Rattler and where the Saints might go from here. Also, it’s Monday’s with Gabe Henderson, as we also look back on LSU’s stunning comeback win in overtime against Ole Miss and who is up next on the docket for the 5-1 Tigers.

It seems like Saints fans can’t get enough talk about quarterback Spencer Rattler, as we prepare for his first NFL start Sunday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. What should we expect, and can we coerce one podcast host to change the name of his show if The Rat comes through his first test with flying colors? Indeed, Jim Derry is thinking of what would need to happen to turn the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 293) presented by Evangeline Securities into “Rattitude.” WWL-TV sports director Doug Mouton is here to share the fun, as he makes a prediction on the game with Jim and talks about a crazy weekend of sports around south Louisiana. Speaking of crazy, what about LSU and Ole Miss? Oregon-Ohio State? Texas-Oklahoma? Jayden Daniels and his Washington Commanders facing off against two-time NFL MVP Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens? But most of all … yes … Spencer Rattler.

It's time to celebrate, boys and girls! Spencer Rattler has been named starting quarterback for the New Orleans Saints for Sunday’s game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and a franchise is ready to be saved! Well, it seems as if that’s what many Who Dats think, anyway. They were loud and proud on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 292) presented by Evangeline Securities, and challenged host Jim Derry at every turn when he asked them WHY it makes a difference who is starting with Derek Carr out due to an injured oblique. Why is Rattler better than Jake Haener? And since it is Thursday, as always, Bet.NOLA.com Sports Director Tom Casale Gabe Henderson and Uncle Big Nick are here for their best bets of the week, as we have heated up in October as promised. Can they keep it going with the best of college football in Week 7 and NFL Week 6?

Well, we knew as soon as there was one performance in which the New Orleans Saints were never really in it, the haters would come crawling from below the rotten wood deck like roaches crawling out of the dark, steamy concrete into the light during the middle of a French Quarter summer night. And here they are. Following the 26-13 Monday night loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, Who Dats were loud and proud on a special “Mano E Tuesday,” of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 291) presented by Evangeline Securities. Of course, host Jim Derry had plenty of responses to the hundreds of comments we received this morning. Will their thoughts change much if the Saints get it together and defeat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday to get back to .500 – or God forbid if they win the next two games at home (including against Sean Payton’s Denver Broncos a week from Thursday) and are at 4-3? There’s only one way to find out …

The injury list is daunting for the New Orleans Saints, but many fans are still confident the team can upset the two-time defending Super Bowl champ Chiefs in Kansas City on Monday Night Football. What does host Jim Derry think? It’s a different kind of “Mano E Monday,” as the listeners of the Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 287) presented by Evangeline Securities are making their predictions and sharing thoughts. Also, “Mondays with Gabe Henderson” include thoughts on this past weekend in college football and his own prediction for Saints-Chiefs. Lastly, Jim shares thoughts on the crazy upsets in college with Vanderbilt beating Alabama and Arkansas defeating Tennessee. He also talks about where he thinks the NFC South race stands and what the hierarchy in the conference currently is in his opinion.

Although no official injury report has been issues as we type this, it’s pretty clear it will impact the New Orleans Saints. The thing is, this week’s opponent, the Kansas City Chiefs, also have their issues in missing their top two offensive players not named Patrick Mahomes in Isiah Pacheco and Rashee Rice. Locally, will Taysom Hill, Demario Davis, Willie Gay and Cesar Ruiz be back in the lineup? Jim Derry has the game in his best bets on Thursday’s Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 289) presented by Evangeline Securities, as does Bet.NOLA.com Sports Director Tom Casale. Who do they have? Also, Uncle Big Nick has his top five plays, as well as Gabe Henderson with his top play of the week.

Although we planned on spending most of Wednesday talking about Derek Carr’s chances of beating Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs, somehow most of the attention turned into the prospect of Davante Adams being traded from the Las Vegas Raiders. Oh, and somewhere from the cracks, the Carr and Dennis Allen haters crawled out and had plenty to say on a spirited Dattitude Podcast (Ep. 288) presented by Evangeline Securities. We also discussed the potential of what might happen if Alvin Kamara doesn’t sign a deal with Saints before the end of this fiscal season. Also, Jim brought back the ‘Extra Point’ to share his disgust of Pete Rose dying before he was enshrined into Baseball’s Hall of Fame, and it was ‘Wednesday’s with Gabe Henderson’ X2, as Gabe had thoughts early in the show and on Rose.